N-Methyl-4-phenylpyridinium Iodide (MPP+), Dopaminergic selective neurotoxin (ab144783)
Key features and details
- Dopaminergic selective neurotoxin
- CAS Number: 36913-39-0
- Purity: > 98%
- Soluble in water to 100 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
N-Methyl-4-phenylpyridinium Iodide (MPP+), Dopaminergic selective neurotoxin -
Description
Dopaminergic selective neurotoxin -
Alternative names
- MPP+
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Biological description
Dopaminergic selective neurotoxin. Active MPTP metabolite. Interferes with oxidative phosphorylation and induces mitochondrial dysfunction. Deplete cellular ATP. Shows Parkinson effects in vivo.
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Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
36913-39-0 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
1-Methyl-4-phenylpyridin-1-ium iodide -
Molecular weight
297.13 -
Molecular formula
C12H12IN -
PubChem identifier
10924457 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. It is important to note that this product is reported to be light sensitive. Store In the Dark. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water to 100 mM -
Handling
Unstable; make up solutions fresh and use immediately.
Toxic, refer to SDS for further information.
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SMILES
C[N+]1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2.[I-] -
Source
Synthetic
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Research areas
